which I ’ ve spent most of my career in , but also in drag racing , where I have lots of friends and relationships and really admire what they do . It ’ s also bringing me back to my roots of manufacturing . Plus , it ’ s carrying on a legacy of someone who I really think is just a really neat human being .”
Meyers was handed the keys to a company that had an established reputation in the world of sprint cars and open wheel racing , as well as a growing position in the drag racing market . His goal is to continue building those reputations while adding innovations when possible , but always operating with integrity .
“ There ’ s two things I told Glen when I bought the company ,” Meyers says . “ One , I ’ m not going to take it and sell it . I ’ m not looking to flip it . I give you my word . Secondly , I won ’ t take it overseas . I won ’ t lessen the product in any way . I won ’ t make it out of cheaper materials . I won ’ t weaken the integrity . I will continue your legacy of making the very best parts that we can possibly make , knowing where materials are coming from , and making sure we ’ re providing the best customer service we possibly can in your name . This is not just a company he started . This literally is his name . That means a lot to me , and we pay very close attention to that in everything that we do .”
Though Meyers comes from the sprint car side of motorsports , he ’ s no beginner to drag
racing . He counts Funny Car world champions Gary Scelzi and Ron Capps – fellow dirt racing enthusiasts – as longtime friends , and he used to lease a race shop from John Force .
“ I love the sport ,” Meyers says . “ I love what the sport is about and the intensity of it . It ’ s something I have a ton of interest in . I think they do a great job . The history is amazing in drag racing , and the technology and the way the teams work together to push everything , I just think it ’ s an amazing sport . I ’ m excited to be a part of it and to have a reason to go to more races .”
Meyers is committed to serving the company ’ s existing customers in drag racing while also helping potential customers learn more about their line , which includes front wheels and rear wheels for use on anything from weekend warrior bracket cars up to 12,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragsters . Meyers enlisted the services of longtime motorsports industry sales executive Vic Wood to continue building relationships in the straight-line sport .
“ One legacy that Glen had is everybody knew Glen ,” Meyers says . “ When you called to order parts , you got Glen on the phone . That ’ s who answered the phone . While I ’ m not quite as available as Glen , our team is . That ’ s why I brought Vic on board because he believes in that same mentality that I have . We want to have relationships with our teams . We ’ re not just selling you product . We feel like we ’ re a part of your team and we want you to feel like we ’ re a part of your team and we ’ re helping you to win championships .”
Sander Engineering wheels are used by numerous NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car teams , as well as Top Alcohol Funny Car standouts like Sean Bellemeur and Maddi Gordon . But they ’ re also used by the sportsman racers who fill the world ’ s dragstrips every weekend .
“ You don ’ t have to be the guy that is the No . 1 top NHRA driver or midget champion ,” Meyers continues . “ You join our team when you buy our product , and we ’ re accessible , we ’ re at the track , and we ’ re here to answer your questions , help you solve problems , and help you make new ideas reality .”
To learn more about Sander Engineering , visit www . SanderEngineering . com , where you can configure a set of Sander wheels to fit your specifications . To speak to Sander ’ s knowledgeable customer service staff , call 310-534-1210 . DI
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